CONTEST-WINNING PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI

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Pizza and chili together-what could be better? Fill folks up at halftime when you set out bowls of this chili. -Jennifer Gelormino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the salsa, beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Mohamed Sagar
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors.


Colin Friend
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This pizza chili is a hit with my family and friends. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


arif hussain
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Luis V Guerrero
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This is the best pizza chili I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Tanveerahmad ahmad
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This pizza chili is a great way to use up leftover pizza. It's easy to make and it's delicious. I added some extra vegetables to mine, and it turned out great.